Wedding Dust's
26. Bagaskara Adewangsa

...You will love Bagas in this part ''3...

...Happy reading......

I'll wait till anytime. Until Nadya is ready with her feelings for me. Although later on, in the end he can't have the same feelings as me, I will accept it. Let's just say it's a punishment for me for playing with a sacred bond of marriage.

The day just passed. The morning greeted me again. There were no birds squeals or wind whistles from the soothing shady trees. We live in the middle of urban frenzy that almost never sleeps. The city that was not deserted until morning came to say hello again.

My body was a little tired after driving a few hours by myself, yesterday. Nadya can drive a car. Since he did not have a Driving Permit to drive a car, he balked when I asked him to replace me. He said, instead of getting ticketed or things that are not desirable, I better just hold the wheel. And it has a point.

I squirm for a while, then get up and stretch the muscles and bones of the neck. After that, I glanced towards the wall clock that showed five o'clock in the morning.

I need to get up and help Nadya. Remember that! Nadya and I are now on a mission to repair our messy and transparent relationship in order to improve and have goals.

A little hiss and whispers I launch when feeling the morning wood that is not canned. The bird Pipit transformed into a parrot, and thrashed wants to be spoiled by the handler. It's not funny if I go out of the room and meet Nadya with a bulging trousers. That would be so embarrassing.

Suddenly, my naughty brain was working. Will Nadya accompany me for a moment to spoil this naughty parrot?

Ah, this is impossible. Nadya would be angry and silence me if I forced her to lie on her back in bed this early in the morning. It's too late, and I'm in trouble. I have to play solo again.

“Oh, yes. What date is it now?” I muttered, then grabbed the phone and tapped the screen twice. On September 2, that means Nadya's monthly guests should have passed. I have to make sure of it myself. Afraid that the accident a few days ago will bear fruit. It's really okay for me, but maybe Nadya won't be pleased.

I ran out of the room without clothes, in other words that young people like today, topless. My steps immediately found a path as if getting telepathic about Nadya's current whereabouts. And not wrong, he was there, taking something from the pantry beside the table and stove that was supporting the steaming pot.

“Nad,” call me, not to surprise him at all.

“Eumm.”

“You've come a month?”

Nadya stopped her activity sorting out looking for something inside a small aluminum basket that held some ready-to-eat powder seasoning, then turned her head and locked my gaze.

“Already. Yesterday just settled. Why?” he asked while researching my body from top to bottom with a strange look. Was the question I asked him too weird until he looked at me like that?

“Don't freak Gas. You are late if you want to ask for rations early in the morning.” he said made me round both eyes as wide as a bowl of meatballs kang Yono who usually pass in front of the house after isya'. I was caught by Nadya.

“Eh, no kok.”

“Tuh.” point it with a chin towards my parrot who still does not want to calm down. “Later to work if you ask now.”

“Nad, that's not what I mean.”

“Udah, you finish your parrots first. Relax, let him not make me feel bad. If you want to play, then malem aja.”

Yes. Is this a safe code for tonight?

“Okey. Later malem, can?” candaku. Guess what the prize is, who knows luck.

“Eumm.” replied Nadya without seeing me and brought a packet of spices closer towards the pot. She cooked my favorite chicken soup.

I smiled stiffly as I scratched the nape of my neck that was a little stiff and aching. Damn, why so weak? Car driving time until stiff-me like this?

“Safety exhausted. I'll stop by the supermarket for a minute to buy. You want to nitip something?”

I could see Nadya's stiff movements when she turned to the right side of her shoulder, then with another slow motion, she turned her head completely towards me. “No need to use safety.”

My lips, which had been smiling like a horse's grin, disappeared instantly. No need to use safety? Seriously?

“Ka-you're okay I don't use?”

Nadya threw away her face. I could see a red tinge on his cheek. “Ndon't want to? I bought a lot of security. Choose the real one. No one leaked.”

“Eh, uh. No way. I'll go home later.”

***

He said he would come to the office today. The reason is still the same, want to nganter lunch that he bought at the Padang restaurant that was our favorite first when still getting together.

Not waiting for someone to tell Hera's arrival to me, I took the initiative to wait for her in a quiet lobby that only visited some Bank employees who wanted to spend time eating the supplies they brought. Here, the room is quite comfortable. The glass stretches show the street view of the capital and the beauty of the river which is now closely guarded by the government. Then, there is a long aluminum table following the shape of the glass that is slightly winding half a circle, and also an aluminum chair without a backrest that can rotate. It is not in vain that I submit a development proposal for this. This place will be very useful in the future after my term ends.

I sat down with a tumbler containing sweet tea made by Nadya and also a box of supplies that Nadya brought for me this morning. The menu is still the same, chicken wing soup and my favorite potato patio.

I reached into the pocket of the material pants I was wearing. Then send a message for Hera to just come straight to where I am right now, and not until fifteen minutes, she has appeared with the sweet smile she used to give me.

Hera looks a little thin, maybe the effect she got sick some time ago. I was also quite surprised because Hera was already working when yesterday Saturday she was still lying limp in a hospital bed.

He grabbed my shoulder and kissed my right cheek and I moved away when he wanted to kiss the left.

“You are still sick. How did you get into work?” my question was to look around while paying attention to her facial features that had turned a little taper.

“Udah healed. Not good in the hospital for long. Kangen same you too.”

I let out a rough sigh, then lowered my gaze at the paper bag he was carrying. “I told you that I'm stocking, right? Why is it still in buyin anyway?”

“I thought you were just looking for an excuse to let me not come here, Gas.”

“Yes, but you're still coming, right? Same asa.”

Hera's smile expanded. Hera is not much different from Nadya. They were both stubborn, but their ways were different in expressing them.

“If not gini, you will continue to reject me, Gas.” he said sadly. In reality, I did stay away from him these few days. I want to fix my marriage with Nadya, and one of the steps I have to take is to start ending my unguided relationship with Hera.

I let him sit first. The lobby is still very quiet, there is only one employee who sits far enough from us and is busy eating his provisions while playing mobile phones. So Hera and I are a little free to talk about us.

“Eat yuk.” take me to him and he nods while opening one of the two packs of rice field he brought. “Do not eat late. Relapse again.”

“Iya. Yesterday a lot of thoughts, and males eat. Yes already, how do you want again.”

I smiled bitterly. I know what Hera said. “Sorry.”

The room was quiet again as we enjoyed our lunch. Then, after finishing lunch, we went back to chatting as there was still a rest of the time before he returned to his office.

“Mafin Om Roni yesterday Yes, Gas. He has absolutely no idea the position of our relationship.”

I looked out at the glass. I wanted to strengthen my heart and did not want to be re-emerged by Hera's sad words and end up standing in the same place. I want to move forward for the future of my marriage with Nadya. My resolve is round.

“I should apologize to you, Ra. I suddenly asked us to stop our relationship, and make you think until it hurts. It's my fault.”

This time, I could feel the touch of Hera's hand on my arm covered in a sky-blue striped shirt, Nadya's choice this morning.

“Gas, I want you to think about that one more time. I don't want us to end it after six years of fighting together with you.”

“But, I have to take Ra's choice. You and I can't keep believing this. You and I cannot be together. I married.” I was persistent so that Hera would accept the reason I have said before.

“I want to wait for you Gas. Wait until Nadya gets bored with you and choose to split with you.”

I sharpened my gaze when I heard Hera who said my relationship with Nadya would end. My left hand, which was free on the side of my body, clenched faintly without Hera's knowledge. “Me and Nadya will not split, Ra. We don't want to worry about our parents.”

“That's just from your point of view, Gas. Not Nadya.” said Hera slightly attracted the attention of some people who began to arrive. “I don't see sincerity in Nadya's eyes for you.”

“You're wrong. I know Nadya.” better

“Gas. Please, don't believe me. I don't want to end up with you.”

I lowered my head, remembering how beautiful Nadya was this morning as she smiled at me at the farewell before entering her workplace. It was Nadya's smile that I miss and love.

“Sorry. The answer remains the same, Ra. We're hopefully. I do not want to hurt Nadya further.” firmly I make Hera's breath turn hunting. “Me and Nadya want to fix our marriage. So, I beg you to relax me, and we're sparing.” []

^^^to be continued.^^^